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Food, fun, school supplies handed out to kids in need

Food, fun, school supplies handed out to kids in need

August 02, 2008|By Russ Keen, rkeen@aberdeennews.com

An event designed to get free school supplies to kids who need them runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Eagles Club, 316 S. Second St. It's the third annual Eagles Child Advocacy Day/Back to School Night sponsored by Eagles Auxiliary and the Aberdeen Citywide PTA with assistance from numerous Aberdeen-area businesses. The event is for children who will be in grades K-5. Adults must accompany the kids. Last year more than 300 students received free school supplies at the event that also features food and entertainment. The lineup for Wednesday:

Members of the Strongheart Martial Arts Academy and the Aberdeen Running Club, to talk about the importance of being active and healthy.

Professionals to talk to kids about eye care, dental hygiene, health, saving money and safety. Several area businesses will provide food and beverages, and several contribute toward the purchase of school supplies. The local Eagles Auxiliary received a grant in 2006 from the National Fraternal Order of Eagles for the project, and grant money is used for school supplies as well.